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do we need to unlock bootloader to install mm roms

hello guys,
I am new to the xda developers and a bit confused about the procedure of flashing new mm rom.. want to experiance the stock android 6.0 as we are still stuck with the kitkat 4.4.
while visiting the cm13 thread i saw in the instructions that we need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash any of the mm roms,
I have already reuested on miui for unlocking my bootloader but came to know that it may take around 15 days,,
feeling a bit confused about the whole process,
awaiting your help,
sorry for the immature querry.

What phone do you have?

P.Kosunen said:
What phone do you have?
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xiaomi mi3

The Mi3 and Mi4 are not "stuck on 4.4" for a very long time now, and the Mi3 and Mi4 never had a locked bootloader.

JBolho said:
The Mi3 and Mi4 are not "stuck on 4.4" for a very long time now, and the Mi3 and Mi4 never had a locked bootloader.
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ohh thanks for clearing my confussion bro....and i was talking about the official miui rom which is still based on 4.4.
so that means i can just follow the normal procedure and flash any of the mm roms..?

To get new partition scheme, install latest china dev rom (MM) with MiFlash.
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
After this you can install TWRP and any rom.

tony stark01 said:
ohh thanks for clearing my confussion bro....and i was talking about the official miui rom which is still based on 4.4.
so that means i can just follow the normal procedure and flash any of the mm roms..?
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You can either install the Miui MM chinese-dev ROM, or search for "cancro CM Baseband" and follow instructions, that will repartition your device, update baseband and install latest twrp. After that you can flash any ROM. Personally i use Ressurection Remix MM v5.6.9 and i'm very satisfied

Install Official Marshmallow MIUI 8 for Redmi Note 3 - [Stable] [Without Pc]

Hi guys The official MIUI 8 with Android Marshmallow is out now for the Redmi Note 3 (SD). It's official and stable!
It doesn't matter that whether have a locked or unlock bootloader. You also don't need a pc
So I have made a video showing you that how you can install the MIUI 8 STABLE MARSHMAALOW on your Redmi Note 3.
Do check it out:-
Link- https://goo.gl/OKVXC2

Hii... I'm unlocked officially and rooted with xposed installed. Not custom kernel or rom. I read on miui forum tht installing mm causes bootloop. How can I ensure it doesn't. Thanks.

I've unlocked the bootloader but didn't install any recovery. Can I install this?

WarriorMax said:
Hii... I'm unlocked officially and rooted with xposed installed. Not custom kernel or rom. I read on miui forum tht installing mm causes bootloop. How can I ensure it doesn't. Thanks.
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You can install it but from TWRP recovery

Neeraj Lakkapragada said:
I've unlocked the bootloader but didn't install any recovery. Can I install this?
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You can try it but I recommend to flash TWRP recovery on your device and then flash it from recovery

Sorry to say, but this is main development section & your post should be in guides section.

I bought this just now
How and were can i found bootloader information?
Sent from my Redmi Note 3

KAUSHDROID said:
You can install it but from TWRP recovery
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Which version of twrp do u use? I've use zcx for incremental updates and I'm wondering if it works with major Android version upgrade?

WarriorMax said:
Which version of twrp do u use? I've use zcx for incremental updates and I'm wondering if it works with major Android version upgrade?
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I don't have any version of TWRP recovery installed on my device yet, I am waiting for the bootloader permission to unlock it. So I don't have any idea about this, So you can google it.

If i flash this ROM Via TWRP ..so my bootloader will relock again..?

m4h38008 said:
If i flash this ROM Via TWRP ..so my bootloader will relock again..?
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No

KAUSHDROID said:
No
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Thnks buddy

One more question brother ryt now m using AICP 12.1 (Android N-7.1.1) so i can flash this rom over this ROM or i have to Flash MIUI Rom frst...????

i updated my redmi note 3 via fastboot rom
then i unlock bootloader (Unofficially) and flash twrp recovery
device power up and all function works except Setting
when i Click on Setting it Crashed in a moment
tried everything
any solution please help

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I have unofficially unlock bootloader and RR 7.1rom. Can be flash by custom recovery? Will not be relock boot loader?

m4h38008 said:
One more question brother ryt now m using AICP 12.1 (Android N-7.1.1) so i can flash this rom over this ROM or i have to Flash MIUI Rom frst...????
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First flash the MIUI ROM then this

charlykwon said:
I have unofficially unlock bootloader and RR 7.1rom. Can be flash by custom recovery? Will not be relock boot loader?
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First you have to flash the MIUI ROM on your device

KAUSHDROID said:
Hi guys The official MIUI 8 with Android Marshmallow is out now for the Redmi Note 3 (SD). It's official and stable!
It doesn't matter that whether have a locked out unlock bootloader. You also don't need a pc
So I have made a video showing you that how you can install the MIUI 8 STABLE MARSHMAALOW on your Redmi Note 3.
Do check it out:-
Link- https://goo.gl/OKVXC2
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Wrong section

Can we update the ROM via ota officially?

(ROM) Flyme6 6.7.5.19 by LR.Team Official Flyme

Flyme6 6.7.5.13 by LR.Team Official Flyme
13.6.2017
http://bbs.lenovomobile.cn/z2pro/t848720/
http://www.flyme.cn/firmwarelist-114.html#16

Which languages ​​are available? Chinese and English?

I didnt try yet, just made a mirror: https://mega.nz/#!DYs3QISL!bqZTRHeiFuqvUqrXu19iNcO2vRc-00wfoV5cH7Bpu9Q

der-Andi said:
Which languages ​​are available? Chinese and English?
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its multilanguage, there is deutsch, i tried it, but vibration*doesn't work. u-touch not implemented.
Odoslané z ZUK Z2121 pomocou Tapatalku

Which Android Version?

toom11 said:
Which Android Version?
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6.0
Odoslané z ZUK Z2121 pomocou Tapatalku

Does anyone been able to install gapps in this ROM?
Thanks

any installation guide about this rom ? i downloaded and installed with trwp recovery but after android logo then only black screen and waiting ... what is wrong ? my phone bootloader unlocked ...

KaptanHarlock said:
any installation guide about this rom ? i downloaded and installed with trwp recovery but after android logo then only black screen and waiting ... what is wrong ? my phone bootloader unlocked ...
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This is completely a guess, but since you didn't mention it... What system did you come from? In general, you should use QFIL (part of the Qualcomm QPST tools) to install an appropriate version of stock ZUI & let it boot once before you load TWRP and flash a custom ROM every time you change versions, to make sure you get the appropriate baseband and other hardware drivers in their special little hidden partitions and other strangeness flushed out before turning a custom ROM loose on your phone. Specifically ZUI 2.3 before installing a Marshmallow (Android 6) ROM and ZUI 2.5 before installing a Nougat (Android 7) ROM.
Did you do that already? If not, give it a shot and see if it fixes your problem.

i was have to this rom ''MK60.1-z2pro-170413-RELEASE'' . i wasnt have to stock rom
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i need to stock rom everytime while installing custom rom ? for example 6.0 stock rom for install 6 based custom rom or android 7 stock rom for install android 7 custom rom ?

KaptanHarlock said:
i was have to this rom ''MK60.1-z2pro-170413-RELEASE'' . i wasnt have to stock rom
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i need to stock rom everytime while installing custom rom ? for example 6.0 stock rom for install 6 based custom rom or android 7 stock rom for install android 7 custom rom ?
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That's probably a good idea. I might just be being overly cautious, but I would recommend using QFIL to blow ZUI 2.3 and boot it once before installing TWRP and an android 6-based custom ROM. Just in case the previous custom ROM did something funny to your /persist partition.

im tried lastest flyme rom from this link http://forum.flymeos.com/thread-28211-1-1.html i got 2 errors .
1. mobile data dont working
2. home button dont awake to phone when screen off . u need to push power button...

KaptanHarlock said:
im tried lastest flyme rom from this link http://forum.flymeos.com/thread-28211-1-1.html i got 2 errors .
1. mobile data dont working
2. home button dont awake to phone when screen off . u need to push power button...
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try this one https://mega.nz/#!BANhTIZZ!OH8QT5WOv...3w1PlExDfSTzNM its from developer Siyang its based on original zui 2.3, everything is working, u-touch, u-health, if you want more languages, install pico gapps, then install more locale 2, and for multicoloured notification led install Light Flow. very good rom.
original post: https://zukfans.eu/community/threads/flyme-6-7-5-15-by-siyang.6126/

lubikem01 said:
try this one https://mega.nz/#!BANhTIZZ!OH8QT5WOv...3w1PlExDfSTzNM its from developer Siyang its based on original zui 2.3, everything is working, u-touch, u-health, if you want more languages, install pico gapps, then install more locale 2, and for multicoloured notification led install Light Flow. very good rom.
original post: https://zukfans.eu/community/threads/flyme-6-7-5-15-by-siyang.6126/
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i hope he can update it from lastest flyme rom ...

new version look on the main page

flyme 6 roms still have to mobile data problem...

new version look on the main page

Need help need to downgrade from 10 im not that smart.....

was on custom Q and HATED IT! flashed 9 and lost imei and baseband. cant seem to fix. ofiical with odin back to 10......want to DG back to android 9 cause effffffffff android 10...
how can i do it? can i do it?
I NEED MY HAND HELD
dont link me guids on forums. just plz tell me. eyes are bad and im stressed tf out over this as i usually can fix this bs thx

this.guy.lol said:
was on custom Q and HATED IT! flashed 9 and lost imei and baseband. cant seem to fix. ofiical with odin back to 10......want to DG back to android 9 cause effffffffff android 10...
how can i do it? can i do it?
I NEED MY HAND HELD
dont link me guids on forums. just plz tell me. eyes are bad and im stressed tf out over this as i usually can fix this bs thx
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With certain firmware you can't downgrade. Can run custom P with Q bootloader.

Rosli59564 said:
With certain firmware you can't downgrade. Can run custom P with Q bootloader.
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really? which custom can i run?
i will take ANYTHING at this point

If the version of Q you are on has the same bootloader as the last Pie you can Odin back to Pie
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this.guy.lol said:
really? which custom can i run?
i will take ANYTHING at this point
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Any P custom rom. I'm on Ambasadii. There is also Ultimate.

Which variant are you using? N960F or N9600?
I know on the N9600, you can Odin atleast 3 versions back before the bootloader blocks it from going lower.

Reminon said:
Which variant are you using? N960F or N9600?
I know on the N9600, you can Odin atleast 3 versions back before the bootloader blocks it from going lower.
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n960f doi need a Q kernel or a pie? it sticks in loops on botup

this.guy.lol said:
n960f doi need a Q kernel or a pie? it sticks in loops on botup
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Sounds like you rooted and have a custom Kerbal installed. Did you install twrp as well?

Frick_trump said:
Sounds like you rooted and have a custom Kerbal installed. Did you install twrp as well?
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i just need to know if i neeed a pie kernel on a Q bootloader or do i need a Q kernel for the pei rom to work>\
if im asking this than that means im rooted on stock Q with trwp...
fail to see how this is so hard to get a straight answer...

this.guy.lol said:
i just need to know if i neeed a pie kernel on a Q bootloader or do i need a Q kernel for the pei rom to work>\
if im asking this than that means im rooted on stock Q with trwp...
fail to see how this is so hard to get a straight answer...
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You need P kernel for P rom.
Q kernel for Q rom.
Q bootloader for Q rom.
Q bootloader is bootable for P rom, so it doesn't matter if you can't downgrade. You mentioned that the phone has twrp, so just flash a P rom if you don't want Q(but of course custom rom only, not official).
I upgraded my phone's booloader to android 10(baseband XXU4DSLA) before I flash SuperStable rom(android 10) but a bit buggy so restore back nandroid backup of Ambasadii(android 9). So my phone is now with andorid 10 bootloader but Pie rom

Thread Cleaned.
To one and all. Please be respectful to each other when asking, and replying to questions. As a wise man once said:
"Not all that is thought need be said, not all that is said need be written, not all that is written need be published, and not all that is published need be read."
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Rosli59564 said:
You need P kernel for P rom.
Q kernel for Q rom.
Q bootloader for Q rom.
Q bootloader is bootable for P rom, so it doesn't matter if you can't downgrade. You mentioned that the phone has twrp, so just flash a P rom if you don't want Q(but of course custom rom only, not official).
I upgraded my phone's booloader to android 10(baseband XXU4DSLA) before I flash SuperStable rom(android 10) but a bit buggy so restore back nandroid backup of Ambasadii(android 9). So my phone is now with andorid 10 bootloader but Pie rom
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I'm not able to downgrade I went ahead and did the dev bass 7.2 took it all the bootloader and all and I'm not able to revert back to the pi bootloader so what am I to do?. I absolutely despise and hate Android 10 with every fiber of my being

Are you able to provide me with a copy of your nandroid backup? I'm willing to try anything to get back on the pie bootloader and a pie ROM. I'm almost to the point now where I am wanting to sell this phone even though I do not want to sell it.

this.guy.lol said:
Are you able to provide me with a copy of your nandroid backup? I'm willing to try anything to get back on the pie bootloader and a pie ROM. I'm almost to the point now where I am wanting to sell this phone even though I do not want to sell it.
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?You can flash a custom Pie rom eventhough your phone has android 10 bootloader. Just download a rom and flash it through twrp.
Just ignore the booloader.

Rosli59564 said:
You can flash a custom Pie rom eventhough your phone has android 10 bootloader. Just download a rom and flash it through twrp.
Just ignore the booloader.
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I've tried that and it boot loops... How do I fix that?

this.guy.lol said:
I've tried that and it boot loops... How do I fix that?
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Which rom?
Can you try this?
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261651699

Update Xperia Z C6603 from Android 5 to 6 or better

I've searched the forum but although I can build a Windows PC and install an OS etc, I don’t understand all the jargon around Androids. Could somebody please answer a simple question – is it possible to upgrade an Xperia Z with Android 5.1.1 to use Apps which require Android 6 or later ?
I’m happy to take a chance on booting my phone to fastboot and flashing files from my PC – just need somebody to point me to the relevant post or url. Thanks.

Yes u can update your device to android 8 by flashing lineage os 15.1 with a custom recovery
https://wiki.lineageos.org/yuga

the_arxyn said:
Yes u can update your device to android 8 by flashing lineage os 15.1 with a custom recovery
https://wiki.lineageos.org/yuga
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Many thanks for such a rapid response - I'll read in detail and have a go in a day or two and post progress.